Attaching a professional mic

- Okay so Rich, we've talked about…a couple of different audio options.…Obviously we've talked about splitting the signal…so we get our headphones and the mic attached.…We've talked about the shotgun, we've talked about the lav.…But you know what, I have a large collection…of professional mics.…What do I mean by a "professional mic"?…- It probably has an XLR connection,…and it probably needs a power source,…which this has neither.…- There's lots of ways you can go about this.…You can have a separate recorder using a professional mic,…you can go through an audio mixer…and pump it out over an eighth inch stereo jack.…

But there's actually a cool little gadget that…I've come to love, and that's this little iRig Pre.…- This basically was designed for people…who needed to record into their device.…iRig originally made devices that were designed for…people to plug their guitars into the iPad.…Now they've expanded so anything with…an XLR cable can come in.…- The way that this works is on one side of the adapter here…

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5/19/2014

What's one of the best parts about being a video professional? All the cool gear! In this series, Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman team up to discuss the latest and greatest equipment for video production and post. They talk about the newest cameras, like the Blackmagic 4K, pocket cinema cameras, and GoPros; accessories and adapters that will make your shoots run smoother; and the great tech being invented every day. And because they keep both cost and quality in mind, you won't have to worry about blowing your budget or compromising production value.

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